About Tegge
The surname Tegge is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tege," meaning "thatch" or "roof covering." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with thatch or was involved in the roofing trade. Over time, the surname Tegge may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a thatch-like hairstyle or as a topographic name for someone who lived near a thatched roof.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tegge based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Tegge in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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